So I have had it on my heart for a while now to write a blog of my weight loss journey. I have wanted to write a blog to be an encouragement to others struggling with weight. There are so many different diets, pills, fads and crazy workouts out there and I have tried most of them. None of them ever seemed to work long term.

Over the past 5 years, after turning my life over to Jesus, I have been able to quit drinking (4 years ago), and quit smoking (2.5 years ago) and this was through a daily surrender and reliance on God. I started thinking that since all of these fad diets and exercises have not worked for me, that maybe it was time to fully give it over to God and let Him lead me on my weight loss journey. It worked with alcohol and cigarettes, so why not food?

I truly believe that when a person completely surrenders to Jesus and lays it all down, that miracles can and will happen. My hope for this blog is to not only be an encouragement to people who are trying to lose weight but also to anyone that is looking to live a different, new life. It is possible and I am proof. A new life that relies on Jesus for strength, hope, peace and joy. It says in 2nd Timothy 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” It is here for us… A NEW LIFE! Ask God daily to be constantly renewed into a new creation.

In this blog I will share tips that have helped me, both food and exercise. And I will also share my struggles because we all deal with them in our life   And, most importantly I hope to offer you encouragement through Christ. It is the only way that I have made it to where I am.

In upcoming blogs I will go back unto my past where my weight struggle started and give you an insight into my life. I will bring you up to date on where I am today and we can do this journey together. Please feel free to comment on the blogs. Please keep it positive. We all need encouragement, including myself. Looking forward to this journey with you!